Work on the next phase of the Kendal flood scheme is set to begin next week.
Following successful test drilling through boulders and bedrock, the Environment Agency is due to start preparatory work from Monday, March 24.
From April 7, equipment to drill into the bedrock will be transported to the town.
It will be used to drill into the boulders and bedrock beneath the bank of the River Kent to create foundations for a new flood walls at Waterside.
The wall will incorporate glass panelling to maintain the views of the river.
The Environment Agency said it would continue to monitor during the drilling for the installation to ensure noise and vibration was kept to a minimum.
Waterside footpath will be closed during the work, with a diversion in place.
Once complete, the Kendal flood scheme will provide better will better protect 1,920 homes and 2,250 businesses from the impact of flooding, the Environment Agency said.
Environment Agency project Manager, Alex Cowin said: “In November last year we trialled two new methods of piling, and both were successful.
“We will be going forward with the spiral flush method and anticipate the work will continue through summer this year.
“Once the piling is completed we will build the wall on these foundations and return in the autumn to install the glass panels to complete this stretch of the flood defences.
“During the piling work, there will be noise and vibration, similar to the levels experienced during the trial piling in November, and we will be monitoring the levels to ensure we work within the noise and vibration thresholds.”
